H 8233

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  STATE  OF        RHODE  ISLAND
  IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
  JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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  HOUSE RESOLUTION
   RECOGNIZING MARCH 2026 AS "NATIONAL CREDIT EDUCATION MONTH" AND
  COMMENDING THOSE ORGANIZATIONS THAT FOCUS ON FINANCIAL LITERACY
  EDUCATION IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
  Introduced By: Representatives Santucci, Fascia, Tanzi, Roberts, Nardone, Hopkins,
  Paplauskas, Chippendale, Newberry, and Sanchez
  Date Introduced: March 05, 2026
  Referred To: House read and passed
1WHEREAS, Annually, National Credit Education Month promotes education about
2 financial literacy topics such as credit and the significance of responsible credit management; and
3WHEREAS, National Credit Education Month encourages pioneers in credit restoration
4 and education, as well as banks, businesses, and organizations, to provide opportunities for
5 people to enhance their financial skills and access the information and tools needed to achieve a
6 high credit score; and
7WHEREAS, During the month, organizations that provide educational resources offer
8 services including workshops, webinars, and seminars to help consumers learn about budgeting,
9 saving, debt management, credit scores, and credit reports; and
10WHEREAS, National Credit Education Month reminds consumers to review their credit
11 reports for errors or inaccuracies and helps individuals gain access to higher loan acceptance rates
12 and qualifications; and
13WHEREAS, During this month, individuals are encouraged to take steps to learn more
14 about managing credit and creating good financial habits that will ensure an excellent credit
15 report; now, therefore be it
16RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island recognizes
17 March 2026 as "National Credit Education Month" and commends the many organizations that
18 focus on financial literacy education in the State of Rhode Island such as: RI Jump$tart Coalition,
19 Junior Achievement of Rhode Island, Rhode Island Financial Capability Consortium, Capital
1 Good Fund, Financial Literacy Youth Initiative (FLY), Navigant Credit Union, Washington
2 Trust, Westerly Community Credit Union, along with several others; and be it further
3RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to
4 transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the National Financial Educators Council.
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